Assembly - Sullivan, IL

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goals has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.
Shift: 1st Shift: 6:00am to 2:30 pm
Pay: Weekly pay starting at $16.85+ $1/hr Weekly Attendance Bonus. Eligible for raise after 30 days with Bronze program

Agri-Fab also offers affordable on-site childcare, two weeks of paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k) and company paid life insurance.
And that is just the start! Other benefits include* tuition *reimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays, and more!
Purpose:Participates in the process of assembling and packing products by utilizing hands, fixtures, and basic hand and power tools. Not limited to a single task. Assemblers may rotate tasks throughout the assembly line process so each Assembler is familiar with every step. Assemblers will learn to assemble a wide variety of products.

Position Prerequisite:
Must meet the following requirements:

• Complies with all rules and regulations of Agri-Fab, Inc. and actively contributes to workplace safety.
• Interacts in a positive and cooperative manner in all dealings with co-workers and management.
• Actively participates in training; stays current and in compliance with required annual safety training.
• Supports manufacturing improvement programs and initiatives. Offers and helps implement improvement suggestions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working environment; wears and utilizes all PPE required for each job.
• Follows standard work and work instructions.
• Displays a high degree of attention to detail.
• Displays appropriate sense of urgency in communicating concerns (safety, quality, etc.).
• Cross-trains in order to perform all tasks in job rotation.
• Works overtime, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Essential Functions
This position’s essential functions vary due to rotating assignments and include but are not limited to:

• Parts Bag
• Accurately places required hardware and other miscellaneous items into bag according to work instruction.
• May initial completed parts bags.
• Places sealed bag on assembly line/or in product carton.
• Accurately completes quality documents.

• Sub-Assembly/Assembly
• Accurately assembles products according to the work instructions.

• Place in the Box
• Organizes and accurately places parts inside carton according to work instructions.

• Final Pack
• May build carton for unit.
• Packs unit in designated carton according to work instructions.
• Ensures all parts are in carton and accurate.
• Closes carton and may place on pallet.
• Monitors and records hourly production numbers.

• Additional functions
• Monitors own quality and that of previous stations.
• Builds carton for unit according to work instruction.
• Helps other assembly stations on line to maintain appropriate pace.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Meets or exceed production rates and quality standards.
• Uses sub-assemblies, parts, and fasteners to produce a finished good or manufactured part.
• Performs required PMs as scheduled.
• Must be versatile and willing to work in ALL Assembly areas
• Help Support changeovers when needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Measuring and Mathematical Skills
• Accurately adds and subtracts.
• Verifies parts and follows approved processes using work instructions.

• Language Skills (Speaking and Writing)
• Effectively communicates with coworkers and supervisors.
• Writes clearly and legibly.

• Basic Reasoning Skills
• Applies common sense when following written and oral instructions.
• Reads, interprets, and takes action on written instruction.

• Physical Requirements and Manual Dexterity
• Mental and physical endurance.
• Ability to work alone or with a group
• Constant standing throughout shift, with occasional walking.
• Frequent bending, lifting, carrying; may be required to lift up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Fine motor skills for assembly of small parts.
• Effective use of appropriate fixtures, basic hand and power tools.

Work Environment

• Subject to hot temperatures.
• May be subject to loud working environment.
• Skin may be exposed to petroleum based grease and oils.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.85 - $17.85 per hour